Here's what's happening in the Rock River Valley this week

Here's a look at some of the bigger events happening around the Rock River Valley this week. For a listing of more events, visit rrstar.com/eviesays.com/events.

Putting out the welcome mat

What: Laurent House public tours

When: 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Where: Laurent House, 4646 Spring Brook Road, Rockford

Tickets: $15

Information: The Laurent House is the only building Frank Lloyd Wright ever designed for a person with a disability. Three tours of the home will be offered each day; all tours start at Midway Village Museum, 6799 Guilford Road, Rockford, due to space and parking limitations at the home.

Contact: 815-877-2952; info@laurenthouse.com; laurenthouse.com

Under the big top

What: Tebala Shrine Circus

When: 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday

Where: Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park

Tickets: $15, adults; $12, children 11 and younger

Information: The 63rd annual circus features elephants, big cats, clowns and acrobatic acts. Retired veterans of the armed forces get in free to Friday’s shows.

Contact: 815-332-4997; tebalacircus.com

He’s not wrong, just politically incorrect

What: Bill Maher

When: 8 p.m. Saturday

Where: Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St., Rockford

Tickets: $48-$123

Information: The host of HBO’s “Real Time” will bring his unflinching honesty to the Coronado stage. His years as a stand-up comedian helped him garner 26 Emmy nominations.